Runflat tyres

[JimT]

Hi all

Anyone run any run flats on a granturismo?

Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts or advice on this, given that the puncture situation is always going to be a potential issue because of lack of spare.

 

[huesey1974]

Hi, i have not had them on the GT, however any car i have ever had them i removed instantly. Always found them loud and **** after 5mm or so, i would imagine it would have a large impact on the firmness of the suspension due to less rubber.

 

[JimT]

Ok good to know. Never used them. Just thinking might be an option due to lack of spare tyre but maybe not.
Thanks

 

[montravia]

Hi, i have not had them on the GT, however any car i have ever had them i removed instantly. Always found them loud and **** after 5mm or so, i would imagine it would have a large impact on the firmness of the suspension due to less rubber.

Ditto. Dreadful nasty things. Hard, noisy, especially Continental fitted standard to BMW, how to make a bad thing worse

 

[huesey1974]

I had them on my 335i, took them off and transformed the car.

 

[Zep]

I had them on my last BMW, they were a lot better than the first set I had. There are, however, some good reasons why not.

I understand most RFTs need a specific wheel rim, with a profile that prevents the bead slipping into the well when running flat.

You cannot repair a punctured RFT that has worked without air. This means it really is a tyre of last resort.

 

[Simon1963]

I had Bridgestone potenza Run flats on my BMW 650. Replaced them with Goodyear super sports and like others have said it was like a different car. Run flats = harsh ride, noises, **** grip.